HIM 1031C - Medical Transcription I

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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Description:

3 credits Prerequisites: HSC 1531, CGS 1100, and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085-2085L and BSC 2086-2086L) or program director's approval. Satisfactory completion of keyboarding or 2 years of high school typewriting is recommended. This course covers the role, ethics and legal responsibilities of the medical transcriptionist with primary emphasis on the basic fundamentals of medical transcription principles and practice. Equipment, types of medical reports, quality control and reference materials will also be addressed. Lab exercises will consist of improving keyboarding skills and the correct use of basic transcription equipment. Basic principles of word processing are also practiced. 107 contact hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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